San Francisco Bay Cruise
Overview
You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island, past Angel Island State Park, and alongside the city's waterfront. Take advantage of fantastic photo ops and panoramic views. An audio tour that shares all the great history is played throughout the boat, and is also available on your smartphone, tablet or other WiFi-enabled device and includes a slideshow of historical photos in 10 different languages. This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and go straight to the gate.
What's Included
- Audio: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Portuguese & Taiwanese
- Multiple restrooms, WC, onboard
- Enjoy the sea life! Possibility of seeing dolphins, sea lions, whales, and pelicans, oh my!
- Access to full-service cash snack bar and Free WIFI while you enjoy interior or exterior seating
- "Straight to the gate" Skip the Line! Go straight to the boarding line and avoid the Ticket Booth
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Meeting Location
Pier 41
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
Pier 39 (pass by)
San Francisco Bay (pass by)
Golden Gate Bridge (pass by)
Alcatraz Island (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children from 0 to 4 years old sail for free
- Cruises may not operate during inclement weather. Check with ticket booth on day of sailing for schedule.
- Multi-language audio tour available in nine languages (English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, German and Taiwanese). Please bring your Wi-Fi enabled device to access the tour.
- Times are subject to change without notice.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Is boating experience required for a boat rental?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5863P5
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